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CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to certain home delivery meals made by Metabolic Meals. Do not eat affected Metabolic Meals products while the investigation is ongoing. As of September 5, 2025, 16 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 10 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from July 24, 2025 to August 15, 2025. Of the 15 people with information available, 7 have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported.
Metabolic Meals home delivery service products:
Select meals delivered during the week of July 28, 2025
- Four Cheese Tortellini with Pesto Sauce and Grilled Chicken
- Lot Code: 25199
- Best By: 08/07/2025
- Low Carb Chicken Teriyaki and Vegetables
- Lot Code: 25202
- Best By: 08/05/2025
- Black Garlic & Ranch Chicken Tenders with Roasted Vegetables
- Lot Code: 25205
- Best By: 08/08/2025
- Sliced Top Sirloin with Roasted Peanut Sauce and Summer Vegetables
- Lot Code: 25203
- Best By: 08/06/2025
- Additional meal lot codes include: 25199, 25202, 25203, 25204, 25205
Sick people in this outbreak reported eating ready-to-eat, home delivery meals made by Metabolic Meals. Investigators are working to determine a specific source of contamination.
William “Bill” Marler has been a food safety lawyer and advocate since the 1993 Jack-in-the-Box E. coli Outbreak which was chronicled in the book, “Poisoned” and in the recent Emmy Award winning Netflix documentary by the same name. Bill work has been profiled in the New Yorker, “A Bug in the System;” the Seattle Times, “30 years after the deadly E. coli outbreak, A Seattle attorney still fights for food safety;” the Washington Post, “He helped make burgers safer, Now he is fighting food poisoning again;” and several others.
Dozens of times a year Bill speaks to industry and government throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, China and Australia on why it is important to prevent foodborne illnesses. He is also a frequent commentator on food litigation and food safety on Marler Blog. Bill is also the publisher of Food Safety News.
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If you or a family member became ill with a Salmonella infection, including Reactive Arthritis or Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), after consuming food and you’re interested in pursuing a legal claim, contact the Marler Clark Salmonella attorneys for a free case evaluation.
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